renewable

adjective

re·​new·​able ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl 

-ˈnyü-

1

: capable of being renewed

renewable contracts

2

: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices

renewable resources

renewability

ri-ˌnü-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

-ˌnyü-

noun

renewable noun

renewably

ri-ˈnü-ə-blē 

-ˈnyü-

adverb

Examples of renewable in a Sentence

a renewable life insurance policy

Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care.

Wind and water are renewable fuel sources.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kevin Lofgren is a materials chemist focused on working with renewable fuels. —Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025

In exchange for a strategic investment, the program allows non-EU citizens a renewable two-year residency permit. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025

Engineering studies show that with moderate carbon costs (say $15–30 per tCO₂), and if renewable H₂ drops toward $1–2/kg, green routes can match or beat coal. —Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025

From tights to toothbrushes, these brands exemplify how renewable resources and circular systems can transform everyday essentials. —Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for renewable

• chewable
• doable
• viewable
• nonrenewable
• reviewable

Kids Definition

renewable

adjective

re·​new·​able ri-ˈn(y)ü-ə-bəl 

1

: capable of being renewed

2

: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management procedures

renewable resources like water, wildlife, forests, and grasslands